19 Scrumptious Spring Recipes for Easter Gallery

19 Scrumptious Spring Recipes for Easter

Spring is finally around the corner (fingers crossed) and that means a whole new assortment of fruits and vegetables will soon be available at farmers markets everywhere! Bright, colorful, tender, and sweet, the availability of spring produce is always a welcome change after so many grey, winter months. This time of year is not just about the new and delicious offerings at local farm stands, but also about the sudden appearance of buds and pale shoots of grass coming up through the last of winter’s snow — and of course, about Easter, a holiday that celebrates rebirth and new life.

As with many holidays, food plays an important role around the time of Easter, and these days, Easter brunch, Easter eggs and Easter chocolate are all intrinsically linked to the holiday here in the United States. We reached out to our Culinary Content Network of food bloggers and asked them which recipes they love to cook for the impending arrival of the Easter Bunny’s favorite holiday, and they certainly did not disappoint! From delicious and easy brunch recipes to gorgeous, pastel-toned desserts and ways to use up that leftover ham, read on for these scrumptious spring recipes that are essential for Easter!

Blueberry Brioche Morning Buns

Pumpernickel and Rye

These morning buns by Pumpernickel and Rye, spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, and dark brown sugar, are the perfect way to start the day

Gluten-Free Hot Cross Buns

Leftover Ham Casserole With Quinoa, Broccoli, and Cheddar

Snacking in Sneakers

If you happen to have some leftover Easter ham on your hands, don’t fret — make this tasty casserole from Snacking in Sneakers and enjoy the delicious medley of quinoa, broccoli, and cheddar that goes so well with ham!

The Buzzed Bunny Easter Cocktail

Giggles Gobbles and Gulps

If you’re in need of something stronger that chocolate and Peeps this Easter, then reach for this thirst-quenching cocktail from Giggles Gobbles and Gulps that combines carrot juice, pineapple juice, and ginger with a slosh of floral gin.